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1942
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2014
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Ted Buckalew Obituary
March 28, 1942 ~ March 6, 2014
Petal, Mississippi
Ted L. Buckalew, 71, of Petal, died March 6, 2014, at his home. Services were held Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Moore Funeral Chapel in Petal, followed by burial in Forrest Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Buckalew had been a musician since junior high playing the drums in numerous bands over the years. He worked in sales for 50 years retiring in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Catherine Buckalew.
A devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, loyal brother and friend, he is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Gloria Shoemake Buckalew of Petal; three daughters, Alicia Petty, Amanda (Michael T.) Allen and Karen Guthrie, all of Petal; eleven grandchildren, Jacob Lancaster, Garrett Lancaster, Bethany Lancaster, Olivia Petty, Analese Petty, Andrew Petty, Kaylie Allen, Connor Allen, Cooper Allen, Cody Allen and Chloe Allen; his brothers and best friends, Keven (Lynn) Buckalew of Brandon and William Glen (Soni) Buckalew of Gulfport; sister-in-law, Brenda Shoemake Lomax of Laurel; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
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Mary Berry
March 13, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Nail
March 12, 2014
Gloria & family,
I was saddened to hear of Ted's passing, but I do know that his health had not been good for some time, per my conversations with you. I wanted you to know that we at SouthGroup always considered it a joy when he came in to visit, pay his insurance, and in general, carry on conversations with us. He was always kind & always had a big smile on his face. He had stories to share & little bits of wisdom or humor to share with us. Please accept our/my sympathy on your loss, but Heaven's gain!
Linda Nail
SouthGroup Insurance Services
3/12/14
taylor Smith
March 12, 2014
Sorry for your loss. My condolences are with your family. 1 Corinthians 1:3,4.
March 12, 2014
Gloria, so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. May you feel God's peace and comfort at this time. Carolyn 'Jenkins' Fairley
Margaret Broome
March 10, 2014
Gloria, Just heard about the passing of your husband. So sorry to hear. My heart and prayers go to you and your family.
Margaret Broome
Toni Shelton Edwards
March 10, 2014
I just saw Ted's obituary in the paper. I use to babysit for his family on James Street. He was always laughing about something. I saw him about twenty years later and he had not changed at all. I will miss Ted and will keep his family in my prayers.
Paul Flanagin
March 10, 2014
Just heard about Ted passing today. A old friend from back in the sales days. My prayers to all the family.RIP Ted.
Roger Flowers
March 10, 2014
Sorry to hear of the loss of Ted this past weekend. God bless you during this difficult time.
Roger and Carol Flowers
March 9, 2014
Gloria, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, Becky Lomax
Mimi Cox
March 9, 2014
Gloria, thinking of you and your family. Love and prayers for you all, Mimi
Paula Mcree
March 8, 2014
Loved this man. You never knew what was going to come out of his mouth!
March 8, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Pace Bounds
Karen Guthrie
March 8, 2014
Forever present in my heart.
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